Aubertine will address the current state of agriculture during the public meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. at the CVI Center, 1 Cablevision Center in Ferndale.

Cornell also will announce members to its board of directors and program committee, and plans for its centennial celebration in 2014.

"We are very pleased to have Commissioner Aubertine speak at our annual meeting and encourage the public to join us for an informative evening," said Joan Howard, president of the local Cornell Cooperative's board.

The meeting is being hosted by Sullivan Renaissance. To reserve a seat, call 292-6180 or email sullivan@cornell.edu.